Mitch's Musings on Ohio U publicity and sports links
A curio column notes Dana Kelly's Ohio University publicity push and a plan for a gridiron club for fans. It also surveys crossover chatter about the Navy game, World Series timing, and assorted MLB and NFL figures including Don Gutteridge, Jimmy Wilson, Merv Shea, Tot Presnell, Adolfo Luque, Jimmy Crowley, Rex Enright, Johnny Vander Meer, Ray Keeling, Tex Carleton, Joe Marty, Gunnar Barlund, and others.
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Dana Kelly
Ohio University
Ohio U S
Navy
Cleveland Indians
Bobcat
Ohio Western Reserve
Cleveland
Don Gutteridge
Cardinal
Gacker
Jimmy Wilson
The
Phils
Champaign
Harry Lasater
Illini
Bob Zuppke
Zup
Merv Shea
Brooklyn Dodgers
Tot Presnell
Merv
Tot
Presnell
Herschel Martin
Phillies
Adolfo Luque
Fordham
South Carolina
Jimmy Crowley
Rams
Rex Enright
Carolina
Notre Dame
Johnny Vander Meer
Reds
Greyhound
Ray Keeling
Philadelphia Eagles
Tex Carleton
Joe Marty
Cubs
Carleton
Joe
Detroit Tigers
Gunnar Barlund
Vander Meer Beats Pirates Under Lights in Reds Win
Cincinnati pitcher Johnny Vander Meer restored form with a complete outing limiting Pittsburgh to seven hits as Cincinnati topped the Pirates 5 to 5 in a late-season showcase. The win, Vander Meer’s 13th, narrows the pennant gap and boosts Reds attendance past 670,000 for the season.
Untreated illness mystifies Utica man’s death wish
Matthew Kraupa, 24, from Utica New York died after a three year illness that baffled doctors. He had requested that if he died his body be sent to a Baltimore Maryland medical school, a sister said. The request was carried out.
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Utica
N. Y
Matthew Kraupa
Baltimore
Kraupa
Butte Man Uses Old 1914 Five Dollar Bill For Taxes
An American citizen in Butte Montana sent in an out of circulation 1914 five dollar bill to pay taxes, illustrating how such currency can still be accepted as legal tender for government payments despite its age.
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Butte
Mont
Post Office Sale Includes Odd Unclaimed Items
In San Francisco a federal sale of unclaimed merchandise lists items such as two hula skirts a derby hat chicken wire china eggs and a cake turner among the offerings reflecting the government liquidating surplus goods.
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San Francisco
Uncle Sam
Elly Vines Faces Jitters In National Amateur Golf
New York U P reports Ellsworth Vines known for icy tennis glare may endure jitters on the first tee at Pittsburgh for the National Amateur Golf Championship. The piece compares him with stars like Cobb and Armour, noting golf’s nerve strain and predicting a slow settle into competition if he sticks with the sport.
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New York
U.P
Ellsworth
Tyrus Raymond Cobb
Vines
Bobby Cruickshank
Tommy Armour
Pittsburgh
Harry Cooper
Casey Stengel Calls 1940s National League Cockeyed Season
New York dispatch quotes Casey Stengel, manager of the Boston Bees, railing at a chaotic season. He predicts mixed fortunes for Pirates and Reds, notes Bees injuries and August surge, and recalls comic tales with Klem and a bizarre Pepper Martin play that cost Brooklyn a game.
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New York
U.P
Casey Stengel
Boston Bees
Giants
Stengel
Terrymen
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Cincinnati
Gene Moore
Bees
Sion
Klem
Pepper Martin
Martin
Fletcher
Carpenter Schools Open with Notable Staff in Charge
Carpenter Columbia schools opened this week with Ed die Lou Howery as superintendent and Harley Pickett guiding staff. Teachers include Mrs. Claire Minor Blizzard of Middleport and Mrs. Dora Chappel of Athens with grade teachers Nellie Vale third and fourth, Ivalue Ryan third and fourth, Ina Sams first and second, and Ruth Dixon Downington as vocal and instrumental instructor. The Woods reunion drew about sixty five attendees at State Farm Park, and local residents hosted or visited relatives in Lancaster Charleroi Akron Columbus Columbus Medina Wellston and Reynoldsburg over the weekend.
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J. L. Rawlings
Charles McCall
Lancaster
Sarah Swearinger
Charleroi
Swearinger
Carpenter
Whizzer White Debuts Tonight for Pirates in Detroit
Byron Whizzer White, famed 1987 Colorado star, makes his NFL debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates against Detroit tonight. He turned down a Rhodes Scholarship at Oxford to join pro football with an offer worth $15,000 for one season.
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Detroit
U.P
Byron
Whizzer) White
Detroit Lions
Pittsburgh Pirates
White
Colorado University
Oxford
Pirates
Nats 5 Macks 2 Phillies Washington 7 Bases on balls 2
Nationals defeat the Mackmen 5 to 2 in Philadelphia as Washington posts seven runs on 11 hits backed by Bonura three RBI and West 2 hits. Werber Lewis and Wagner drive in runs for the Mackmen with Lewis also collecting two hits. Thomas fans three while Chapman Bonura and Bimmons contribute for Washington.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Werber
Lewis
Wagner
Chapman
Bonure
West
Ferrell
Bimmons
Wright
Travis
Diays
Travie
Myer
Bonura Laodilani
Newsome
Etter Thomas
Tten
Wrener Berry
Philadephia
Thomes
Chase
Thomas
Final Tourney Tilt Disputed
THE PLAINS Athens County Softball Tournament final between Jacksonville Taylor Ridge and the Gas Company ended in a dispute. Jacksonville Taylor Ridge declared winner 6 to 2 after a foul call overturned a homer and forced play to end. Umpires Frazier Kestival and Reeves presided. time listed as 16 minutes.
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the Plains
Athens County
Jacksonville- Taylor Ridge
Gas Company
Wolfe
Jacksonville-Taylor Miage
Abrh Tolbert
S Doroges
Gascoa
Akkh van Naas
Vv. Smith
M. James
Chute
Littler
Ridenour
RB. James
Tribe
J. Littler
Balla
Lee
Miller
van Ness
Herbert
Lefty Gomez Still Best In American Baseball
George Kirkley reports Lefty Gomez remains the American League’s top left hander for the Yankees with a 16 11 record and 11 of his last 14 decisions won. He tossed a five hit shutout against the Red Sox as New York extended its AL lead to 14 games. Also notes Indians, Tigers, Demaree, Pirates, Cubs, Reds, Dodgers, Giants results and a bench ruckus in Washington.
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George Kirkley
NEW York
AU P
St. Louis Browns
Lefty Gomez
New York Yankees
Gomez
Browns
Buck Newsom
Red Ruffing
Boston Red Sox
Yankees
Indians
Cleveland
Red Sox
Detroit
al Benton
Ken Chase
Washington
Athletics
Buddy Myer
Bill Werber
Myer
Werber
Frank Demaree
Chicago Cubs
Cardinals
Cubs
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cincinnati Reds
Chicago
Brooklyn Dodgers
Philadelphia
Luke Hamlin
New York Giants
Cincinnati
Boston
Reds 5 Pirates 3 as Waner brothers star in tight win
In a game featuring L Waner two hits and P Waner in the field, the Reds beat the Pirates 5 to 3. Vander Meer pitched for Pittsburgh while Blanton started for Cincinnati, with Rizzo and Riggs driving in key runs and Handley supplying speed on the bases.
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Berger
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Goodmanrf
Suhr
McRmek
Young
Lombardie
Handley
Riggs Ib
Todd
Richrdsnss
Blanton
van Meerp
a-Brubker
Pittsburga
Cincinnati
Rizzo
Prey
Rune
Rizszo
Goodman
Meg
Cormick
Riggs
Standings across major leagues with rain delays noted
National league results list New York leading Boston by two and Chicago ahead of St. Louis with Brooklyn and Philadelphia blanked. American league shows New York dominating Boston 4 0 and St Louis losing to Chicago in a rain affected slate. Association games include Louisville Toledo Columbus and others with several rain postponements.
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Boston
Chicago
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
National
American New York
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
National Pet
Esseereee
Ween
Boston Wees Wee
Sss. Sae
Brooklyn Csveseeae
Pet American
New York Secccerene
Boston Post
St. Louis Oo
Eepages
Association
St Paul Oi
Kanas City
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Toledo
Giants 6 Bees 4 in Boston baseball thriller
New York beats Boston 6 to 4 as Cuccinello Danning lead the attack. Gumbert wins, Turner takes the loss after a high hit total. Rä attendance listed at 471.
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York
O Bartell
Cooney
Lopez
Murthy
Hitchckss
Rune
Danning
Cuccinello
Ripple
McCarthy
Kampouria
Maggert
Bartell
Myett
Garma
Pleteher
Gumbert
Ba 'O McCarthy
New York
Beaton
Turner
Hutchinson
Brown
Cubs 7 Cards 4 in Chicago baseball card
Box score style recap with Chicago Cubs defeating St Louis Cardinals 7 to 4. Demaree and Mize hit home runs for the Cubs while Reynolds Garbark Medwick and Brown produced RBIs for St Louis. Russell earned the win. Weiland took the loss. attendance listed as 2 549.
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Runes
Demaree
Garbark
Mize
Medwick
Brown
Owen
Galan
Racrifice
Welland
Myers
Herman
Collins
Leon
Chicago
Louie
Russell
Wetland
C. Davin
Gerbark
Weiland
Tigers 4 Indians 1 win for Detroit in 1940s scorelineing
Detroit defeats Cleveland 4 to 1 as Walker Greenberg Christman Levy Gehringer drive runs. Trosky Lary Morgan Heath add multi hit support while Whitehill takes loss. Attendance around 2000 with errors by Hale Kroner and players traded at bat.
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Galehouse
Detroit
Cleveland
Eeetane
Hale Kroner
Walker
Greenberg
Christman
Levy
Gehringer
Trosky
Lary
Morgan
Heath
Hhalia Benton
Benton
Hill
Saints Ready to Clinch Flag With Victory Over Blues
St Paul faced Kansas City in a final series striving for the American Association pennant since 1931 as a win would seal the title. Wet grounds earlier canceled two doubleheaders and a Milwaukee game, while Columbus beat Indianapolis 3 2 and Louisville upset Toledo 4 3 on a ninth inning error. Mike Martynik earned the win with Red Lynn’s relief pitching.
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Kansas City Blues
Blues
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Toledo
Indianapolis
Columbus
Mike Martynik
Red Lynn
Louisville
Colonels
Dodgers Defeat Phils 5 0 in Philadelphia Victory
Brooklyn shuts out Philadelphia 5 to 0 as Camilli drives in two runs and Weintraub, Martin contribute with RBIs. Hamlin and Butcher split 4 walks each, but errors by Young Butcher and Camilli hindered the Phillies. Attendance 11,900.
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Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Young
Rosen
Camilli
Martin
Weintraub
Willieme Doubin
Tg Butcher
Balse
Hamlin
Butches
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Red) Barrett
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Johnny Rizzo
Paul Waner
Reds’ Batting Attack Was Not Robust But Had Timeliness. the McKechnie Clan
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Lombardi
Harry Craft
Lew Riggs
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Redmarker
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Henry McLemore
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Tuck Stainback
Buddy Hassett
Kiki Cuyler
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R. A. Vines
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H. T. Trainer
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Eddie Lou Howery
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